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The most recent film I saw at the cinema - Zone of Interest. It's a truly remarkable work and directed by Jonathan Glazer who directed the 2013 film, Under the Skin.
The most recent film I saw at the cinema - Zone of Interest. It's a truly remarkable work and directed by Jonathan Glazer who directed the 2013 film, Under the Skin.
Scent of a woman - al Pacino brilliant Star ship troopers Carlitos Way
Title: Repo Man Genre: Comedy/Sci-fi Director: Alex Cox Actors: Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez Why: It captures a very particular time in 80s America through the lens of an LA punk. It’s not a conventional sci-fi and can viewed as an ‘LA car’ movie. A lot of social commentary but not delivered in a sanctimonious or angsty way. Excellent sound track. The film itself is rough around the edges and there are tons of little references, bloopers and inconsistencies that add to the quality and aesthetic. Directed by Englishman who is able to give an outsiders perspective on a fascinating and bizarre city.
My absolute favourite film.
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE THROUGH MARTI THE REDEEMER WHO STRENGTHENS ME.
The most recent film I saw at the cinema - Zone of Interest. It's a truly remarkable work and directed by Jonathan Glazer who directed the 2013 film, Under the Skin.
I hadn't really heard of this until I saw it at the Oscars the other night, looks an incredible film
I'm the only person I know that loves this film! Hopefully, I've got the title correct!
Little Big man Western comedy Dustin Hoffman (of course)
The story of a 100 year old cavalry man surviving the battle of The Little Big Horn, having spent most of his life being "rescued" by Cowboys & Indians.
Watching A Wonderful Life every Christmas never disappoints as well.
I hadn't really heard of this until I saw it at the Oscars the other night, looks an incredible film
Same, I watched it last night and it's definitely a different way to tell the story we all know by now. It's more a fly on the wall documentary where you follow along with whoever is in the frame, be it the dog or the young maid, whilst the horrors of what is going on over the wall are almost out of sight.
You are left thinking to yourself, how long does it take before you become that comfortable with what is happening? Definitely worth a watch if you want reminding of just how cold and calculating mass murder can be.
Same, I watched it last night and it's definitely a different way to tell the story we all know by now. It's more a fly on the wall documentary where you follow along with whoever is in the frame, be it the dog or the young maid, whilst the horrors of what is going on over the wall are almost out of sight.
You are left thinking to yourself, how long does it take before you become that comfortable with what is happening? Definitely worth a watch if you want reminding of just how cold and calculating mass murder can be.
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If you haven't seen it, I strongly recommend Son of Saul. By far and away the most powerful and upsetting film about the Holocaust I've ever seen.
I was very pleased Zone of Interest won best sound at the Oscars - the idea that 'things' were happening which you couldn't see but knew about by the noises off screen were incredibly visceral and upsetting.
American History X Crime/drama/thriller dir: Tony Kaye (his directorial debut) starring: Ed Norton
Just an amazing cinematic experience. Hard-hitting and doesn't pull any punches - watched it in the cinema and the ending just floored me. People left the auditorium in silence with some in tears, first time I've ever seen that
The Warriors Pure fight thriller Director - Walter Hill Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly. Fight scenes in this film are still amazingly good 40 years on.
Heat Rather brilliantly paced heist by Michael Mann. DeNiro and Pacino are both excellent.
Arrival Amy Adams is outstanding in Villeneuve's pre Blade Runner 2049 sci-fi. Johanssen score is incredible.
Audition Japanese horror which goes from 0-60 in the second half.
12 Angry Men Incredible study of prejudice in one room and black and white.
"Heat" is superb. I nearly forgot to breathe while watching the big shoot-out, I was so gripped.
The best scene for me, though, is this one, which I think is the cleverest and most unexpected I have ever come across:
"Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1."
I'm the only person I know that loves this film! Hopefully, I've got the title correct!
Little Big man Western comedy Dustin Hoffman (of course)
The story of a 100 year old cavalry man surviving the battle of The Little Big Horn, having spent most of his life being "rescued" by Cowboys & Indians.
Watching A Wonderful Life every Christmas never disappoints as well.
A decent film, Terry, but the book it's based on is brilliant (IMHO). An incredible insight into the final days of the Native Americans as a free people, through the eyes of a young European lad whose pioneer family are waylaid in the Wild West and is subsequently (partially) raised by the Cheyenne.
This has made me think of the Maori film 'The Dead Lands'. Set in a time long before the Europeans arrived in New Zealand, I thought it was absolutely gripping. So that's my second film night recommendation.
Pan's Labyrinth Fantasy/Horror. Guillermo del Toro. Unknown actors to us but its all so good that it don't matter. Watch it? Because it is so f'kin brilliant!!
Two of the greatest films directed by the genius Sam Peckinpah. I give you the Wild Bunch or Cross of Iron. Both way ahead of there time. I believe that the Wild Bunch was banned for a time due to its use of slow motion in the shootings. It has the best beginning and end to a film I have ever watched. You will not be disappointed in either.
As Science Fiction (non Star Wars) nut I rather like The Chronicles Of Riddiick as being the closest yet to the Golden Age depiction.Real thud and blunder stuff - and there's a fourth episode in the pipeline!
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